Pitman arm play

[RTRCJ7]

83 CJ7 manual steering. Im experiencing some play in the steering so I checked all connections. When the steering wheel is turned I can see some play where the pitman arm connects to the steering box.The shaft going into the box looks loose when turned. Is this normal and if not is a new box in my future or can I just replace the internals. Sorry for all the newb questions

 

[Old Dog]

sounds like the bearing is going out, I'd just get another box, unless you like messing with stuff, than they do make bebuild kits.

 

[RTRCJ7]

sounds like the bearing is going out, I'd just get another box, unless you like messing with stuff, than they do make bebuild kits.

Thanks again Old Dog.Thats what I thought . I will probably get the rebuild kit (cheaper ). Ive got to ask , will the worm load adjustment help this?

 

[Old Dog]

Thanks again Old Dog.Thats what I thought . I will probably get the rebuild kit (cheaper ). Ive got to ask , will the worm load adjustment help this?

If you meen there is play in the steering before the arm moves maybe.
I thought you were talking about the shaft being able to move in the box. ( as in you could grab it by hand and move it in the bearing) if that the case adjusting the worm won't help.
I think kickenjeep did a writeup on rebuilding his box a while back, might want to do a search and see what he had to say about it.

 

[Old Dog]

found the link to kicknjeep's thread, it looks like there is some good links in there for you. http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f19/power-steering-replacement-parts-1592/